MTV BASE TO AIR SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS OF MTV AFRICA ALL STARS WITH SNOOP LION ON AFRICA DAY, MAY 25TH

If you weren't lucky enough to be at Durban's People's Park this weekend for MTV Africa All Stars gig, then don't despair; tune into the TV premiere of “MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal with Snoop Lion” this Saturday for a dazzling special on the historic concert (MTV Base, DStv Channel 322, 25 May @16:00 CAT).

More than 12,000 music fans of all ages rocked Durban’s People’s Park, Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday 18 May as MTV Base and KwaZulu-Natal Province staged the sensational All Stars concert, MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal with Snoop Lion.  The sell-out concert featured show-stopping performances from Snoop Lion and an all star lineup of Africa’s biggest contemporary music stars, including 2Face, D’Banj, Fally Ipupa, Flavour, Professor, Big Nuz, Camp Mulla, Zakes Bantwini and Zahara. DJ Cleo and DJ Caise performed, while DJ Tira took to the stage as part of Big Nuz's set.

The outdoor gig was a triumph from the moment Camp Mulla opened the concert with “Fresh All Day”, to the finale where Snoop Lion was joined on stage by all the African artists.  Highlights included Snoop Lion’s first appearance on stage singing “Here Comes the King”, dressed in a traditional leopard skin Zulu outfit gifted him by members of the Zulu royal family, a beautiful acoustic version of “Loliwe” by Zahara, a bubble-strewn performance of “La Vie est Belle” by Congolese artist Fally Ipupa, a typically upbeat set by Big Nuz, and a high octane finale of “Young, Wild & Free” by Snoop Lion and the African All Stars, in which every member of the audience joined.

Other show-stopping moments included a duet of “Mr Endowed” by Snoop Lion and D'Banj, while Big Nuz, Zakes Bantwini and Professor did their best to teach Snoop Lion some new moves, Zulu-style!

State-of-the-art lighting saw People’s Park bathed in a kaleidoscope of colour, while a stunning LED light show, gorgeous graphics, CO2 jets, pyrotechnics, giant globes and confetti canons completed the out-of-this-world staging on the gigantic purpose built All Stars stage. 

Tweeting after the concert, Nigerian “kokomaster” D’Banj (@iamdbanj) said, “Wanna thank Durban fr a wonderful time @MTVBaseAfrica fr putting together a great show.  To my uncle @SnoopDogg for making history in Africa”.

Speaking on behalf of MTV Base, Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks Africa, commented, “MTV Africa All Stars was a truly historic occasion and a fabulous showcase for African contemporary talent.  All the performers gave awe-inspiring performances and the combination of Snoop and the African talent was electrifying.  We are very proud to have partnered with KwaZulu-Natal Province to create such an exciting and ground-breaking initiative that also showcases Durban as a great host city for spectacular events.”

Speaking after the concert, Desmond Golding, the Head of Department of Tourism and Economic Development, KwaZulu-Natal Province commented, “MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal with Snoop Lion, which was an outstanding and greatly executed concert, has seriously raised the benchmark on live music events in sub-Saharan Africa, and the status of KwaZulu-Natal's capability to host major events.  We are proud of our involvement in the All Stars campaign, including the concert, the pan-African tour and the music industry workshop, which has focused the eyes of the world on KwaZulu-Natal as a hub for tourism, investment and culture."

“MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal” will premiere on TV on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and terrestrial TV partners from Saturday 25 May at 16:00.  The concert will also feature in two separate episodes of MTV’s critically acclaimed “World Stage” franchise, to be broadcast to more than half a billion households worldwide.  “MTV World Stage: Snoop Lion” will premiere on MTV (DStv Channel 130) across Africa on Friday 28 June, while “MTV World Stage: Africa All Stars” will air in September 2013.

  Recorded “live” at the world’s most exclusive gigs, renowned music festivals and unique concert locations, MTV World Stage is the “front row seat” for music lovers to experience the biggest artists without leaving the comfort of their sofas. Previous World Stage events have taken place in Athens, Rome, London, Buenos Aires, Beijing and Tokyo, showcasing artists including Justin Bieber, Kings of Leon, Coldplay, Muse, Green Day, Lady Gaga, Jay Z, Metallica, Katy Perry, The Black Eyed Peas, Arcade Fire and many more.

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SNOOP LION ARRIVES DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA FOR THE MTV ALL STARS CONCERT.

... Promises Fans Unforgettable Performances Of His Greatest Hit Songs.

Internationally acclaimed rap king, Snoop Lion formerly known as Snoop Dogg promised eager fans a stellar performance of some of the greatest hits that pushed him to fame.

The multiple award winning rapper who received a Kwazulu Natal ceremonial welcome from a Kwazulu-Natal dance troupe upon his arrival in Durban, South Africa had a meet and greet with the media and fans who came from different parts of the world to witness the first of its kind African concert.

Snoop Lion said "Coming back to my African roots to perform alongside Africa's most talented acts has always been a dream for me. This concert will witness the best of Snoop Dogg and Snoop Lion tomorrow as I will be performing a lot of tracks which pushed me into lime light. I also can't wait to witness performances from my African brothers and I'm honoured to MTV Base for this initiative".

Alex Okosi, Vice President of Viacom International also commented at the Africa All Stars press conference "MTV Africa All Stars concert is about celebrating African talents who have gained international recognition through their hard work. We want to set a legacy for up and coming acts so that each year, they will have the opportunity to perform alongside international artistes using the Africa All Stars platform."


Nigerian superstar, Dbanj who was also present at the press conference expressed his anticipation towards the concert. "I'm really excited to be here and I can't wait to perform on the same stage with Africa's most celebrated stars. The Africa All Stars initiative is an impressive platform that brings African talents together to celebrate African Music and I'm glad to be a part of it."

Tickets have already sold out for this historic concert as music lovers have trooped into Durban, South Africa in their numbers to see Africa's greatest performers on one big stage.

The MTV BaseAfrican All Stars concert which will go down today at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, People's Park in Durban, South Africa will feature some of African music heavyweights like 2face, Dbanj, Fally Ipupa, Camp Mulla, Zakes Bantwini, Professor among many others.

Fally Ipupa and DJ Cleo 

Flavour N'abania

D'banj

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FLAVOUR TO PERFORM ALONGSIDE SNOOP LION AT MTV AFRICA ALL STARS CONCERT IN DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA

Nigerian high life artiste Flavour (@flavournabania) and South African house sensation Zakes Bantwini (@ZakesBantwiniSA) will join the “all star” line-up at MTV Africa All Stars – KwaZulu-Natal, the sensational open-air concert brought to you by MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and KZN Province.

Bantwini and Flavour will join US entertainment icon and multi-platinum hip hop star turned reggae artist Snoop Lion(@SnoopLion) aka Snoop Dogg, at the 5-hour open air concert at the stunning Moses Mabhida Stadium, People’s Park Durban on 18 May.

After his continental smash hit “Nwa Baby Remix” and his massively successful collaborations with Tiwa Savage and Fally Ipupa, high-life artist Flavour N’abania, aka Chinedu Okoli, continues to be Africa's most requested artist, regularly collecting frequent flyer miles while jetting across the continent even as far as USA and Europe.  He’s also become a regular fixture in Dubai and the Far East.

Zakes Bantwini is without doubt South Africa's most prolific live performer: there is not a single stage in South Africa that this music mogul and leading light on the SA music scene has not shut down! His songs “Wasting My Time”, “Bum Bum” and most recently “Karolina” have been burning up airwaves across the continent and have all been remixed by some of the biggest names in house.

Speaking on behalf of MTV Base, Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, commented, “We are delighted to welcome these two popular artistes as Zakes Bantwini and Flavour to Durban's shores for MTV Africa All Stars - KwaZulu-Natal.  With Snoop Lion already confirmed, all eyes are going to be focused on KwaZulu-Natal as we put our hearts and souls into making this the music event of the year!"

MTV Africa All Stars – KwaZulu-Natal will air on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and partner TV stations in Africa from Saturday 25 May 2013 (Africa Day).

More details of MTV Africa All Stars - KwaZulu-Natal, including additional performers and ticket prices and outlets will be announced shortly.

To find out more about the MTV Africa All Stars, please go to www.mtvbase.com, join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MTVBaseVerified, or follow us on Twitter @MTVBaseAfrica, using the hashtag #AfricaAllStars.

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